As if that wasn t enough it is also used in soaps inks and in the production of linoleum.
Car siding and linseed oil.
The applications were inconsistent as there are areas that have a heavy dried on film others that are dried wood.
Old masters tung oil is a natural product that penetrates deeply into the wood to offer a natural hand rubbed finish to wood projects.
They can be used over bare or stained wood surfaces.
We purchased a cedar sided home last oct found out the previous owner used a 50 50 mix of linseed oil turpentine on the siding.
Linseed oil is a natural oil extracted from flaxseed.
The raw one does not dry.
A 50 50 mixture mix of boiled linseed oil and paint thinner will restore the vibrancy of the plastic as well as add a layer of protection.
Overall the siding is in remarkably good shape for being 18 years old.
And so for a siding sealing material for an exterior finish you use boiled linseed oil.
What is boiled linseed oil.
Oil finishes such as tung oil are designed to seal and protect the surface.
Old masters tung oil varnish is a blend of tung oil and varnishes that penetrates the surface to produce a.
The difference is that the boiled linseed oil is the only one that dries.